Delbert Ray Force, 72, of Chandlerville, died at his home at 6:00 p.m., on Friday, December 31, 2021.

He was born May 13, 1949, in Beardstown, to Robert and Joesphine (Briggs) Force. He married Alison Sue Marcy on October 12, 1967. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2014. He later married Lynne Beard on November 10, 2016, in Virginia. She survives.

Mr. Force is survived by his wife, Lynne, of Chandlerville; one son, Chuck (Holly) Force, of Chandlerville; as well as three grandchildren: Robert (Hanna) Ratliff, Tanner (Nicole) Force and Ellen Force; and five great-grandchildren: Liam, Lily, Livia, Luxley and McKenzie. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Alison, and son, Jon Robert Force.

Mr. Force was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, near Chandlerville. He worked for Oscar Mayer for twenty years, McLean Forge for twelve year, and Pactiv-Reynolds for fifteen years, before retirement in 2014. He enjoyed playing softball, golfing, playing cards and working jigsaw puzzles. He had also acted as a Boy Scout Troop Leader and little league baseball coach.

Visitation was held at Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville, on Wednesday, January 5, 2021 prior to the graveside services at Mt. Olive Cemetery near Chandlerville. The Rev. George Garnot, Jr. officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church or Cass-Schuyler Hospice. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.